Wearable security and entertainment device

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a wearable security and entertainment device comprising, a vest for covering torso of a user, speakers for generating sound to entertain the user, a latch to transmit a signal to the speakers for generating an alarm in an emergency situation by pulling, pockets for carrying objects required by the user and reflecting strips to make the user visible to others.

CROSS REFERENCE

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/760,936, entitled “Sound Vest” filed Nov. 14, 2018, the contents ofwhich are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties and forall purposes.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to emergency alert devices. Morespecifically, the present invention relates to a device to help a userin an emergency situation by generating sound in high volume to grab theattention of nearby people, moreover the invention also providesentertainment to the user by playing music according to the requirement.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In today's world criminal activities are increasing day by day. We dailyhear the news of robbery, rape and murder. The environment has become sounsafe especially for the women. Conventionally, pepper spray was usedfor self-defense but sometime the criminals wear plastic mask to protecttheir eyes from pepper spray. To remove this problem pocketknife wereintroduced. The pocketknives are foldable, which help in decreasing thesize of the knife and may carry safely. But it is difficult to tackle agroup with a pocketknife.

To overcome the problem of tackling a group of criminals, an alert watchwas introduced. The alert watch transmits a message signal in theemergency situation to the friends or relative of the user. But thealert watch is small in size and may easily snatch by the criminals.

US20140130225A1 discloses about a safety vest is provided for use by awearer. The vest comprises an outer layer, an inner layer, a bulletprotection layer, and a plurality of communication components disposedwithin the vest, a rechargeable power supply and a thermoelectrictransducer assembly for converting body thermal energy into electricalenergy for powering the communications components or other equipment. Apressure sensor may be disposed in the vest, for detecting pressureapplied to the vest and generating a responsive output signalindependent of any input by the wearer. In one embodiment thethermoelectric transducer assembly includes at least one thermoelectrictransducer disposed in the vest. The thermoelectric transducer(s) may beinterwoven throughout the vest in a layer. In one embodiment the vestassembly may include a body contact layer worn adjacent the wearer, withat least a portion of the thermoelectric transducer assembly beingdisposed within the body contact layer. The thermoelectric transducerassembly, or a portion thereof, may be detachably connectable to thepower supply, e.g. plug connectable. The thermoelectric transducerassembly may comprise one or more thermo-responsive pads disposed inthermal transfer relation with a body portion of the wearer. Thethermo-responsive pad may be operative to generate a power supplyrecharging output signal in response to the wearer's body heat, so as tocharge the power supply. The thermoelectric transducer assembly mayfurther include a voltage regulating circuit operative to receive andcondition the transducers assembly recharging output signal to powerlevels suitable to recharge the power supply, thereby extending the lifeof the power supply. The communication components may include a receiveroperative to receive an input signal from a remote transceiver, adecryption device operative to decrypt the input signal, a speakeroperative to broadcast a decrypted audio input signal and/or a displayoperative to display a decrypted text input signal

The prior art talks about transmitting the signal in the emergencysituation but the disadvantage of the prior art is that the inventiontransmit signal to the friends or relative but cannot gain attention ofthe people near to the user. Another disadvantage of the prior art isthat the invention may only user for safety purpose as the inventioncannot entertain the user.

US20090262967A1 discloses about A vest for a hearing impaired wearer haspanels for covering areas of the wearer, removable sleeves, a wristwatchon one sleeve and speakers mounted to the respective panels forreceiving signals to generate vibrations, the mounting of the speakersbeing adapted for transmitting vibrations to the wearer's body. Thevest/jacket will have several holding places fastened onto the fabric.The cloth will hold multiple flat panel speakers both front and back.The speakers will be connected to speaker wires, thereby linking toelectronic magnetized cooper wires, which enable to speakers to work.The vest/jacket will also be contained sports wristwatches and bands,with Nylon strap, Velcro closure, or sewn in around the side of thearmhole of the sleeves. They are ideal as sportswear for cyclists,joggers, skateboarders, roller-bladers and so forth. They will also comewith reflectors, either on the side of the shoulder arms sleeves or onthe back of the vest. The device will also come with small speaker loopto be worn around the neck with a headphone either build inside the hoodor worn externally. There will be multiple pockets and pouches to storegadgets, keys, iPods, CD/DVD Players, small computer laptops, games,digital cameras, wallets, PDAs, removable speakers and so forth. Thespeaker vest/j acket will all have transmitter and receivers builtinternally or externally of the vest for receptive to work with theremote wireless. They are the essential components used to operate itsfunctionality with the headphone, speakers, and blinking reflectors.There will patches under the elbow-level of the sleeves for blinking,reflections and protection from sports activity. The speakers can beadded anywhere, in the front or the back. The idea is to seek amanufacturer or prototype company that will make them in a functionalityform. Wireless (battery operated) (Wi-Fi) based radio wave, solarsensor. The wearable speakers vest/jacket will come in all colors,style, designs, textures and comfort.

The prior art discussed in above paragraph provides a jacket withpatches on the arms to protect the user from sports injury and speakermounted on the jacket for the entertainment of the user. But thedisadvantage of the prior is that the invention does not protect theuser from unwanted emergency situation.

In order to provide safety and entertainment to the user whiletravelling without the need of carrying the device in hand, there is aneed to provide a wearable device to entertain the user and safeguard bygenerating an alarm in the unwanted situation.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

The principal object of the present invention is to overcome thedisadvantages of the prior art.

An object of the present invention is to provide a device forentertainment of said user.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device forprotecting use from unwanted situation by generating an emergency alarm.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device forcarrying objects required by the user.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a device forprotecting the user from low temperature.

Yet another object of present invention is to provide a device toprotect user from accident while travelling in dark by reflecting lightstriking on the user.

The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the presentinvention will become readily apparent upon further review of thefollowing detailed description of the preferred embodiment asillustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention discloses about wearable device for safety andentertainment to remove the problem of carrying music or safetyequipment while travelling as the invention provides multipurposewearable device to relax the mind of the user by playing music accordingto the requirement, as well as secure the user by generating sound inhigh volume in an emergency situation.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a wearable securityand entertainment device comprising, a vest installed in the device forcovering torso of a user, speakers attached to the vest for generatingsound to entertain the user, a latch electrically connected to thespeakers to transmit a signal to the speakers for generating an alarm inan emergency situation by pulling, number of pockets attached to thevest for carrying objects required by the user and reflecting stripsassociated to the vest to make the user visible to others.

While the invention has been described and shown with particularreference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent thatvariations might be possible that would fall within the scope of thepresent invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described, by way ofexample only, with reference to the following diagram wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of the wearable security andentertainment device.

FIG. 2 illustrates first perspective view of the wearable security andentertainment device.

FIG. 3 illustrates second perspective view of the wearable security andentertainment device.

FIG. 4 illustrates third perspective view of the wearable security andentertainment device.

FIG. 5 illustrates fourth perspective view of the wearable security andentertainment device.

FIG. 6 illustrates fifth perspective view of the wearable security andentertainment device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following description includes the preferred best mode of oneembodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from thisdescription of the invention that the invention is not limited to theseillustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a varietyof modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore the presentdescription should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While theinvention is susceptible to various modifications and alternativeconstructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention tolimit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on thecontrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternativeconstructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope ofthe invention as defined in the claims.

In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms “comprising,”“comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with “including,”“having” and “characterized by”) may be replaced by the respectivepartially closed phrases “consisting essentially of,” consistsessentially of,” and the like or the respective closed phrases“consisting of,” “consists of, the like.

As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate boththe singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate thesingular only.

The present talks about device to generate an alert in an unwantedsituation to grab the attention of nearby people. The invention alsoprovides entertainment to the user by playing rhythmic sound without theneed to hold the device in hands.

Referring to FIG. 1, illustrates schematic view of the wearable securityand entertainment device, wherein the device comprises, a vest 101 isinstalled in the device for covering torso of a user. The vest 101protects the user from cold temperature as the fabric of the vest 101keeps the user's body warm. A snap collar 107 is used to protect thevest 101 from detaching to the torso of the user.

There are number of speakers 102 attached to the vest 101. The speakers102 are to generate rhythmic sound to entertain the user. The speaker102 work in such a way that the electrical signal converts into anaudible sound. The speakers 102 have an electromagnet; a metal coil thatcreates a magnetic field.

When an electric current flow through the metal coil, the coil like anormal (permanent) magnet, but upon reversing the direction of thecurrent in the coil, the poles of the magnet gets flips. Inside aspeaker, an electromagnet is placed in front of a permanent magnet. Thepermanent magnet is fixed firmly into one position whereas theelectromagnet is movable. As pulses of electricity pass through the coilof the electromagnet, the direction of its magnetic field is changerapidly. This means that it is in turn attracted to and repelled fromthe permanent magnet, vibrating back and forth. The electromagnet isattached to a cone made of a flexible material such as paper or plasticwhich amplifies these vibrations, pumping sound waves into thesurrounding air and towards the ears. The frequency of the vibrationsgoverns the pitch of the sound produced and their amplitude affects thevolume.

A controller is connected to the speaker for controlling the type ofmusic generated by the speaker 102. The controller is preferably anarduino microcontroller. The arduino microcontroller is basically are-programmable circuit which is use to perform different task byfeeding instructions in the form of coding.

A memory unit is attached to the controller. The memory unit is to storedifferent types of music required by the user and also an alert sound.The arduino microcontroller fetches the music from the memory unit thatis required by the user. The memory unit may include but not limited toa memory card, USB storage, hard disk and alike.

The amplifier is interconnected between the speaker 102 and the arduinomicrocontroller. After fetching the music from the memory card, thearduino microcontroller transmits a signal to the amplifier. Theamplifier increases the power of the signal received from the arduinomicrocontroller. The signal with increased power goes to the speaker102, where the electrical signal is converted into audible sound.

Referring to FIG. 2, a latch 103 is electrically connected to thespeakers 102. The latch 103 is a type of switch. When the latch 103 ispulled by the user, it transmits an emergency signal to the arduinomicrocontroller. Upon receiving the emergency signal, the arduinomicrocontroller stops the music and fetches the alert sound from thememory unit and transmits the alert sound to the amplifier in the formof electrical signal.

The amplifier increases the power of the electrical signal to generatethe alert sound in high volume. The electrical signal with increasedpower goes to the speaker 102. The speaker 102 converts the electricalsignal into audible sound to grab the attention of nearby people. Abattery is attached to the vest 101. The battery is to provide power tothe speaker 102, latch 101, amplifier and other components of the device100.

Referring to FIG. 3, numbers of pockets 104 are attached to the vest101. The pockets 104 are for carrying objects required by the user. Thepockets 104 provide a large space for storing different type ofmaterials like water bottle, food etc. Due to the high quality fabric,the pockets may hold objects of heavy weight.

Referring to FIG. 4, there are zips 105 mounted on the pockets 104. Thezips 105 are to protect the objects from falling outside the pocket 104.The zips 105 consists of number of small teeth which are interlockedwhen pushed closer by the zipping hook and vice versa. A reflectingstrip 106 is associated to the vest 101. The reflecting strip 106 is tomake the user visible to others while travelling in the dark.

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, according to another embodiment, theposition and types of speakers 102 may change as per the requirement ofthe user. The position of the speaker 102 may change but not limited tofirst, second, third, fourth side and alike of said vest. The first,second, third and fourth side is preferably top, middle, bottom and backside. The position of the latch 103 and the reflecting strip 106 mayalso change according to the requirement.

The user does not need to worry about safety or getting bored whiletravelling alone as the invention provides security alert for theunwanted situation and music for entertaining the user.

Although the field of the invention has been described herein withlimited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meantto be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of thedisclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of theinvention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art uponreference to the description of the invention.

I claim: 1) A wearable security and entertainment device, comprising; avest installed in said device for covering torso of a user; plurality ofspeakers attached to said vest for generating sound to entertain saiduser; a latch electrically connected to said speakers, wherein saidlatch pulled to transmit a signal to said speakers for generating analarm in an emergency situation; plurality of pockets attached to saidvest for carrying objects required by said user; and plurality ofreflecting strips associated to said vest to make said user visible toothers. 2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a controller isattached to the speaker for controlling the sound generated by thespeaker, wherein said controller transmit an electrical signal uponreceiving alert signal from said latch. 3) The device as claimed inclaim 2, wherein a memory unit is connected to said controller forstoring musical sound and alert sound. 4) The device as claimed in claim2, wherein an amplifier is interconnected between said controller andspeaker for increasing power of electrical signal received by saidcontroller to increase volume of sound generated by said speaker. 5) Thedevice as claimed in claim 1, wherein zips are mounted on said pocketsfor protecting said objects from falling outside. 6) The device asclaimed in claim 1, wherein said speaker may mount but not limited tofirst, second, third, fourth side and alike of said vest. 7) The deviceas claimed in claim 3, wherein said first, second, third, fourth sideare preferably top, middle, bottom and back side. 8) The device asclaimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is attached to said vest forproviding electrical power to said device. 9) The device as claimed inclaim 1, wherein a snap collar is used to protect said vest fromdetaching to said torso of said user.